If you want to experience the true essence of clubbing in Ibiza, look no further than Pacha. It is Ibiza’s original, iconic clubbing brand that has attracted the world’s biggest names in music for 6 entire decades. Pacha celebrated its 50th birthday in 2024, which was arguably the club’s biggest season yet.

Whilst its double cherry logo is now known the world over, including 9 other clubs, Pacha Ibiza remains the spiritual home of an Ibizan Institution that many call the jewel in the crown of nightclubs all over the globe.

In 1967, brothers Ricardo and Piti Urgell opened their first nightclub in Sitges, near their hometown of Barcelona. The name Pacha originated from a remark from Ricardo’s first wife that they would be able to “live like a Pachá” (an Arabian prince) due to the money that they would earn from their venture.

Skip forward 6 years to 1973. Having seen the booming popularity of the island in a post-Franco (Spanish dictator) world, the brothers set their sights set on Ibiza. They purchased a plot of land just north of Ibiza Town in Talamanca which had nothing but an old Spanish farmhouse (or “finca”) on it. Do you recognise the building below?

Pacha Ibiza was built, and the rest as they say is history. Unlike many clubs in Ibiza, Pacha typically stays open throughout the winter, showcasing local and international talent. Piti was still DJings at one of the club’s longest running nights, “Flower Power”, until just a few years ago.

The Pacha group would go on to build a hotel next to the club, and also own other nearby venues including Lío (previously known as El Divino, located by the port), and Destino (a luxury hotel in the hills a short distance away).

The original club in Ibiza is now looking better than ever after extensive refurbishments in recent years.

Pacha Ibiza’s capacity can hold up to 3,000 people.

There are two rooms at Pacha, though you’d be forgiven for thinking there was only one. Indeed, the main room is the centerpiece of the entire club. Its dancefloor is slightly sunken to the ground in the centre of the room, with the DJ booth raised immediately adjacent to the main VIP area.

As you explore the club, it’s quickly evident you have a variety of choices to get a viewpoint of the main room’s DJ booth. There’s a large outdoor terrace with plenty of seating options to give you a short break from dancing and grab a drink.

Meanwhile, Pacha’s second room is more of a hidden gem. The Pachacha Room is located on your left as you enter the club, and is a far more intimate venue to catch a set if the main room is too packed.

Pacha uses a d&b V-Series sound system, and a HARMAN Martin lighting system.

If you know Pacha, then you know that VIP has a strong presence emphasis throughout the club. Other tables are dotted around at various levels in the room.

VIP at Pacha is the quintessential luxury experience in Ibiza. The club offers a large range of VIP tables and areas across different levels in its main room. The most premium of these areas will have you nearly rubbing shoulders with the DJ, right in the middle of the dancefloor.

Tables prices are usually based on groups of 4. Perfect for couples, friends, or anyone you’re lucky enough to be in Ibiza with 😀

It’s no surprise that the club still attracts some of the biggest names in dance music, however in recent years its music policy has changed to include more underground, emerging promoters.

Solomun+1 is back on Sundays.

Camelphat will return to host Tuesdays throughout the season.

Robin Schulz takes over Pure Pacha for Thursdays once more.

Marco Carola and the Music On crew will return to Pacha every Friday during the season.

Bedouin will host Wednesday nights with their spectacular Saga parties, and Flower Power moves from Monday to Saturday nights.